| Q. |
Who is responsible for the security of my booth and all the items in
it? |
| A. |
You are. Rented booth space is similar to other types of
rental property in that you must take the appropriate measures to protect
your belongings from loss or damage. The best way to accomplish this is
by consulting with your insurance agent about adding riders to existing
policies. You can also rent a security guard for your booth. Here are some
tips on how to minimize theft and damage to your trade show materials:
- Even though Security guards are hired to guard the main doors, don't
assume that the exhibit hall is secure. At the end of the day, cover
your exhibit with a cloth. The psychological deterrent makes a difference.
- Don't list the contents of crates and cartoons on your shipping labels.
A label that reads "27 Plasma Screen" is an open invitation
for theft.
- Never leave your booth unattended during heavy move-in or move-out
times.
- Never leave one-of-a-kind items unattended in your booth.
- Don't leave business tools like laptop computers, calculators and
stereos in your booth. Take them with you at the end of the day, or
place them in locked storage.
- Don't leave your purse, suit jacket or toolbox in your booth unattended.
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| Q |
What responsibility does Show Management take in providing security
for the show? |
| A |
Show management may provide 24 hour security around the perimeter of the
event (entrances and exits, hallways, etc.) to prevent unauthorized entry
into the exhibit hall. However, it's the responsibility of each exhibitor to secure their materials. |
| Q |
Who is responsible for my freight from the time I turn in
my bill of lading to Hargrove and the time my freight is loaded from the
floor? |
| A |
You are. Refer to the tips above to avoid loss. |
| Q |
Who is responsible for my freight from the time I turn in my bill of lading to Hargrove Inc and the time my freight is loaded from the floor? |
| A |
You are. The bill of lading provides information on your outbound shipment (number of pieces, carrier, etc), but Hargrove Inc assumes no responsibility for shipments left in booth by exhibitors. All shipments are subject to final count at time of actual removal from booth. |